Searching and Filtering
SmartSize AI Fit Recommender provides powerful search and sorting tools to help you quickly find specific quizzes in your collection, especially useful when managing multiple size recommendation quizzes.
Search Functionality
Text Search
The search feature allows you to find quizzes by their titles:
Search Interface
- Search Field - Located at the top of the quiz dashboard
- Search Icon - Magnifying glass icon indicates search function
- Real-time Results - Filtering happens as you type
- Clear Button - X button to quickly clear search terms
How Search Works
- Type in Search Field - Enter any part of a quiz title
- Instant Filtering - Results update immediately as you type
- Case Insensitive - Search works regardless of capitalization
- Partial Matching - Finds quizzes containing your search term
Search Examples
Search: "summer"
Results: "Summer Collection 2024", "Summer Dresses", "Summer Tops"
Search: "male"
Results: "Male T-shirts", "Male Pants", "Athletic Male Quiz"
Search: "draft"
Results: No results (search only looks at titles, not status)
Search Best Practices
Effective Search Terms
- Product Categories - “shirts”, “dresses”, “pants”
- Seasons - “summer”, “winter”, “spring”, “fall”
- Gender Terms - “men”, “women”, “male”, “female”
- Collections - “premium”, “basic”, “athletic”
Search Tips
- Use Descriptive Quiz Names - Include searchable keywords in quiz titles
- Consistent Naming - Follow naming conventions across quizzes
- Avoid Special Characters - Keep titles simple for easier searching
- Include Key Terms - Add searchable terms like season, gender, or category
Column Sorting
Available Sort Options
The dashboard provides sorting for all major columns with different behaviors:
Title Sorting
- Alphabetical Order - A to Z or Z to A
- Click Once - Sorts ascending (A-Z)
- Click Again - Sorts descending (Z-A)
- Visual Indicator - Arrow shows current sort direction
Date Sorting (Last Updated)
- Chronological Order - Newest first or oldest first
- Click Once - Shows most recently updated quizzes first
- Click Again - Shows oldest quizzes first
- Useful For - Finding recent work or outdated quizzes
Advanced Enum Sorting
Gender, Category, and Status columns use advanced cycling sorts:
Gender Sorting Cycles
The Gender column cycles through 6 different sort orders:
- Male → Female → Unisex
- Unisex → Female → Male
- Female → Unisex → Male
- Male → Unisex → Female
- Female → Male → Unisex
- Unisex → Male → Female
Each click advances to the next sort pattern.
Category Sorting Cycles
The Category column provides 6 different arrangements:
- Top → Bottom → Both
- Bottom → Top → Both
- Both → Top → Bottom
- Top → Both → Bottom
- Bottom → Both → Top
- Both → Bottom → Top
Status Sorting Cycles
The Status column alternates between:
- Draft → Active (drafts first)
- Active → Draft (active quizzes first)
Sort Strategy Tips
Organizing by Priority
- Sort by Status - See all Active quizzes first
- Then by Date - Most recently updated within each status
- Use Title Sort - Alphabetical organization within groups
Finding Specific Quiz Types
- Sort by Gender - Group all Male, Female, or Unisex quizzes
- Sort by Category - See all Top, Bottom, or Both quizzes together
- Combine with Search - Use search + sort for precise filtering
Combined Search and Sort
Powerful Combinations
Search and sort work together for precise quiz finding:
Example Workflows
Find Recent Women’s Clothing Quizzes:
- Search: “women” or “female”
- Sort by: Last Updated (newest first)
- Result: Most recent women’s quizzes at the top
Organize Draft Quizzes:
- Sort by: Status (drafts first)
- Sort by: Title (alphabetical)
- Result: All draft quizzes in alphabetical order
Find Specific Product Line:
- Search: “premium” (or your product line name)
- Sort by: Category (group by clothing type)
- Result: All premium quizzes organized by garment type
Search Performance
Efficient Filtering
- Client-side Search - No server delays for search results
- Instant Updates - Results appear as you type
- Preserved Sorting - Sort order maintained during search
- Pagination Aware - Search looks across all pages
Large Collections
- Works with Pagination - Searches all quizzes, not just current page
- Performance Optimized - Fast even with many quizzes
- Memory Efficient - Doesn’t slow down your browser
Search Limitations
What Search Covers
✅ Quiz Titles - Full title text search
✅ Partial Matches - Finds text anywhere in title
✅ Case Insensitive - Works regardless of capitalization
What Search Doesn’t Cover
❌ Status Values - Can’t search “draft” or “active”
❌ Gender Values - Can’t search “male” or “female” (unless in title)
❌ Category Values - Can’t search “top” or “bottom” (unless in title)
❌ Dates - Can’t search by creation or update dates
Working Around Limitations
- Use Descriptive Titles - Include status info in quiz names if needed
- Use Sort Instead - Sort by columns that aren’t searchable
- Combine Methods - Use search + sort for comprehensive filtering
Clearing Search and Sort
Resetting Search
- Clear Button - Click X in search field
- Delete Text - Backspace to remove search terms
- Automatic Reset - Clearing search shows all quizzes again
Resetting Sort
- Default Sort - Page loads with “Last Updated” descending
- Click Different Column - Clicking new column changes sort
- Page Refresh - Reloads with default sort order
The search and filtering tools make quiz management efficient and organized, allowing you to quickly locate and work with specific quizzes in your collection.